49th Parallel

A tense, episodic wartime manhunt that plays like a grim adventure, mixing suspense with moments of dry wit and stark propaganda.

Directed by

Michael Powell

Genres

War, Thriller

Starring

Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier, Raymond Massey

Tagline

THE MIGHTEST MANHUNT THAT EVER SWEPT THE SCREEN!

Overview

In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross the border into the United States, which has not yet entered the war and is officially neutral. Along the way, the German soldiers encounter brave men such as a French-Canadian fur trapper, Johnnie, a leader of a Hutterite farming community, Peter, an author, Philip and a soldier, Andy Brock.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, identity, freedom

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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